Blood Pressure 220/90

High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted against the walls of the arteries as blood flows through them.

Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into the arteries (blood vessels), which carry the blood throughout the body. High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes the heart work harder to pump blood out to the body and contributes to hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, to stroke, kidney disease, and to the development of heart failure

If a person has high blood pressure it means that the walls of the arteries are receiving too much pressure repeatedly – the pressure needs to be chronically elevated for a diagnosis of hypertension to be confirmed.

Blood Pressure 220/90

The result of measuring blood pressure of 220 to 90 can be obtained by using the broken tonometer, as well as incorrect location of the cuff on the patient’s arm, or with a sharp difference in levels of heart and artery on which the measurement is made.

It is advisable to immediately measure the blood pressure on the opposite hand for further indicators or to measure another blood pressure monitor. If the blood pressure readings 220/90 people feel bad, you need immediate consultation of a physician to exclude severe diseases of the cardiovascular system.

At these blood pressure readings to go to the hospital yourself is not recommended – it is better to call an Ambulance.

Understanding Blood Pressure Readings

The top number refers to the amount of pressure in your arteries during contraction of your heart muscle. This is called systolic pressure. The bottom number refers to your blood pressure when your heart muscle is between beats. This is called diastolic pressure. Both numbers are important in determining the state of your heart health.

A blood pressure reading has a top number (systolic) and bottom number (diastolic). The ranges are: